Critter News
APRIL 30, 2010
What a mess. And it looks like BP has some answering to do. By the way, this mess is threatening the Breton National Wildlife Refuge at crucial breeding time. Tags: oil spill oil drilling Obama wildlife pollution Gulf of Mexico.
4 The Love Of Animals
APRIL 28, 2010
We had the chance to try out a great product recently, one, that as pet owners, makes a lot of sense. It’s called Scentsy , and it’s a great way to add a fragrance to your home. We thought the scent was much stronger than a traditional scented candle, and because we didn’t have to worry about the flame, we were able to leave it on longer too, which helped get more fragrance into the air.
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Animal Person
APRIL 26, 2010
First, Chris directed me to ePub Bud , which appears to be a timely and fantastic idea given my recent plea for more books for children about veganism. In addition, it looks like a great way to get your book into ePub form (and here 's how to read it) no matter what age your audience is. Next, a fellow introvert e-mailed me describing herself as extremely awkward socially as well as invisible and having social anxiety, and asking where/how she might be useful to the animal rights movement.
Animal Ethics
APRIL 20, 2010
The United States Supreme Court has ruled that the First Amendment protects depictions of animal cruelty. This does not mean that it protects animal cruelty, which is (and ought to be) illegal in every state.
Speaker: Steve Romanco
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Critter News
APRIL 30, 2010
The UN airlifted these guys into the nature reserve so they can coalesce into a group that can survive when released back into the wild. This action is to prevent them from being eaten or poached in the meantime. (Sounds like these guys were orphaned as a result of bushmeat and illegal trafficking activities.) Frankly, with the rate these poor animals are being decimated, I wonder sometimes if they SHOULD be released back into the wild.
Critter News
APRIL 29, 2010
Here is a link to PETA's testimony submitted to the US Congress regarding marine animals in captivity. There was a hearing held this past Tuesday. Tags: Sea World captivity marine animals Orcas congress PETA.
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4 The Love Of Animals
APRIL 28, 2010
This is a truly amazing animal encounter! Earlier this month, California surfer, Jodie Nelson, decided that she would paddleboard the 40 miles from Catalina Island to mainland California to raise money for breast cancer in honor of her best friend and mother who both survived recent battles. Half way into her journey got some unexpected company, a 30-foot pygmy whale that Jodie nicknamed Larry.
Critter News
APRIL 27, 2010
Charles River Labs, a company which develops drugs and conducts contract animal testing, has an atrocious animal rights record, although they deny it of course. They recently moved into China two years ago where they established a toxicology and drug-testing facility in Shanghai. Now, they are continuing their plans to grow into a significant drug research company by acquiring WuXi AppTec Co, a Chinese pharmaceutical contractor.
Critter News
APRIL 27, 2010
A couple of studies imply that chimpanzees may mourn their dead. I believe they do. I believe that great apes do have that capacity. I've read of the mountain gorillas in Virunga grieving over the loss of a silverback. Heck, even my cats visibly missed old Charlotte who died last August. If you jump to the comments at the bottom, people took issue with the implication at the end of the article that Jane Goodall would somehow question this grieving behavior.
4 The Love Of Animals
APRIL 27, 2010
We wanted to share this clip from the TODAY Show, featuring animal expert Jill Rappaport helping revamp dogs desperately in need of a good home. We love stories like this that help homeless pets put their best paw forward! Luckily, the story has a follow up happy ending for at least one dog that we know of… read on. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news , world news , and news about the economy.
4 The Love Of Animals
APRIL 26, 2010
We don’t usually post about shows that are about humans (even though we love humans too), so you are probably wondering why we are sharing about an upcoming Explorer! Well, they are studying a very unique animal in hopes of helping humans overcome insomnia. The sloth! EXPLORER: FATAL INSOMNIA airs on Tuesday, April 27 at 10PM ET/PT. You climb into bed, turn off the light, and close your eyes, but you can’t fall asleep.
Critter News
APRIL 25, 2010
So, remember the incident in which an orca whale attacked and killed its trainer at Sea World? Now there's going to be a Congressional hearing this week about it. I sincerely hope this leads to a change in law regarding animals in captivity. At a minimum, they should stop the captivity of orca whales. We'll see. It may just be more Congressional hot air.
Critter News
APRIL 25, 2010
A six-year donates his life savings to help sick sea turtles at the Florida Aquarium. It was only $53.50 (the kid's only six!), but I hope it's the first step to a long life of love and compassion for all living things. Tags: nice story florida.
Critter News
APRIL 25, 2010
Unfortunately, a record number of horses are now going to Canadian and Mexican slaughterhouses, where there is no USDA control over animal welfare conditions. I don't support the slaughter of any animal, but if an animal will die anyway, don't we want the best possible conditions? I understand what animal activists are trying to accomplish, but every time I read one of these stories, I wonder if this ban was the right thing.
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4 The Love Of Animals
APRIL 25, 2010
Long before CAT scans, X-rays, blood samples and colonoscopies, physicians used the good sense they were born with: their sense of smell. That’s because bacterias, cancers and infections create unique smells. Sweet, fruity breath could mean diabetes. A foul-smelling wound might spell an infection. Liver disease? Fishy-smelling breath. Kidney disease makes a mouth smell like urine.
Critter News
APRIL 23, 2010
They received citations for animal welfare infractions, although apparently few of these infractions overlap with PETA claims from an undercover investigation. The Salt Lake Tribune claims the infractions are only minor (interesting how different publications will provide different spins). You decide. From the Deseret News. A kitten died from dehydration as a result of too much medication, individual primates were neglected for days at a time, mice and Guinea pig cages were found to be overcrowd
4 The Love Of Animals
APRIL 23, 2010
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay welcomed a new baby reticulated giraffe just days ago. Weighing approximately 147 pounds at birth, the newborn is the calf of mother, Teesa, and father, Sterling. The addition brings Busch Gardens’ giraffe population to 15. Mother and baby are currently in an area out of guest view so they can be closely monitored by zoo staff to ensure the baby is nursing and growing properly.
Critter News
APRIL 22, 2010
It looks like the garbage didn't kill it, but still.just plain gross and unacceptable. From the Seattle Times. A gray whale that died after stranding on a West Seattle beach had a large amount of trash in its stomach, ranging from a pair of sweatpants to a golf ball, said biologists who examined the animal. Scientists with the Cascadia Research Collective said the examination did not immediately determine why the 37-foot near-adult male died, but it was found to be in better nutritional conditio
Critter News
APRIL 22, 2010
An animal rights activist has offered $30,000 to anyone who facilitates the freeing of primates, or the end of vivisection, at the University of Kansas, a place cited for numerous animal welfare violations. He does not condone violent or illegal acts. Good luck. Tags: University of Kansas animal research vivisection primates.
Critter News
APRIL 20, 2010
The Supreme Court struck down a law that outlawed the depiction of animal cruelty. The high court case stemmed from the arrest and conviction of a Virginia-based documentary producer named Robert Stevens who sold videos containing scenes of dogfights. Mr. Stevens said his videos were aimed at portraying the aggressive characteristics of pit bulls and the use of pit bulls in hunting.
4 The Love Of Animals
APRIL 20, 2010
“OCEANS” Motion Picture Opens on Earth Day, April 22, 2010. While the movie, “OCEANS” won’t open till Earth Day, 400,000 moviegoers have already bought tickets to catch the movie in its opening week and protect coral reefs in the process. The “See ‘OCEANS,’ Save Oceans” initiative; Disneynature’s pledge to make a contribution in honor of everyone who sees the motion picture between April 22-28 has already translated to more than 790 acres of marine protected area in The Bahamas—and that n
4 The Love Of Animals
APRIL 19, 2010
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Critter News
APRIL 18, 2010
This protest against animal research happened last Thursday. Apparently, they were "disrupting university business" and security guards were called in. This link has a video. Tags: Cambridge University UK animal research protests.
Critter News
APRIL 18, 2010
This article claims that Raul Julia's son is recruiting celebrities to help end the captivity of marine animals. Supposedly these celebrities include actors Johnny Depp and Wesley Snipes, singer Elton John and rapper RZA. I'm sorry, but considering Wesley Snipes' serious tax problems, is he a help for the cause? But I would be thrilled if Johnny Depp signed on.
Critter News
APRIL 18, 2010
From someone who actually worked in such research. I think the opening alone summarizes the dilemma. From the Cap Times. The controversy over primate research is not going away any time soon, due to the paradox of primate research -- the more similarities between monkeys and humans that are discovered, the more researchers will argue those similarities make it valid to use monkeys in research on human diseases.
Critter News
APRIL 18, 2010
Only one of the interesting points in this opinion piece on animal research by Lee Schneider on the Huffington Post. Only three accredited medical schools in the whole country use animals to teach surgery. According to PCRM, the schools are Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, and the University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Chattanooga campus.
4 The Love Of Animals
APRIL 16, 2010
April is National Pet First Aid Awareness Month. Knowing how to treat minor cuts and scrapes is just part of keeping our furry friends healthy and safe. Here’s what else you should know: 1. Know who to contact. In addition to the phone number of your regular veterinarian, you should know the location and phone number of the nearest emergency veterinary facility.
4 The Love Of Animals
APRIL 15, 2010
We are very happy to offer you and your pooch a tee shirt from CafePress.com ! That’s right, a prize for you and your faithful friend! They sent us a shirt, and Baby and I have both really liked them. Not only did they hold up well after a few washes, but we were both excited to spread the rescue message with the design we picked. CafePress is a great website where you can easily create your own shop.
Critter News
APRIL 15, 2010
Live octopus are apparently being served LIVE in some New York restaurants. Good grief! Octopus are highly intelligent creatures.not that ANY creature should suffer like this. PETA is arguing that this practice violates New York's anti-cruelty laws. It's apparently a practice around the world. This link has a video with some examples. Tags: octopus New York animal cruelty restaurants PETA.
Critter News
APRIL 15, 2010
According to our government, the animal rights and environmental movements are the number one domestic terrorism threat in the United States. That's BS. What about militias? White supremacists? Was Tim McVeigh who blew up the Oklahoma Federal Building an animal rights/environmental activist? What about the nut who flew his plane into the IRS building in Texas?
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